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Old May 14, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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I have a 2000 C5 and I want to put some 17x11 ZR1 wheels on it for the drag strip. Will the ZR1 wheels fit on the rear end of a C5? I plan on putting 315/35's on the rims. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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YES, I have them !
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Originally Posted by fast 98 C5
YES, I have them !
What size tires do you have on them?
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yup I've put them on mine too!
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Originally Posted by blackbelt
yup I've put them on mine too!
What size tires?
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When you put those rims on the C5, what kind (if any) mods did you have to make? I was told by a tire shop that 315 tires will rub the inside wheel well.
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Replied to your Pm. 315's fit no problem on mine
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Well I bought the ZR1 wheels. Next is the 315/35's. I hope all goes well! If so I should see mid 12's in the 1/4. I got 13.0 at 114mph with 2.3 60ft. All this with serious traction problems!!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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I had the 315 Nitto Drag Radials and I managed a 1.61 60' with that set up.

Goo Luck !
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Has anyone had any rear end problems with hard launches on this setup?
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Originally Posted by 00Vette
Has anyone had any rear end problems with hard launches on this setup?
You might want to invest in a hardened output shaft. $300-$400 from almost any that sells C5 stuff at the right. ----------->
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Originally Posted by baldurann
You might want to invest in a hardened output shaft. $300-$400 from almost any that sells C5 stuff at the right. ----------->
Do you have to drop the whole transmition/rear end to get the hardened output shaft installed?
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